EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
act of doing something in someone's absence...
feeling a thrill of romantic excitement...
income; earnings...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/pag-sa-li-SI/
FIL: Ang akto ng paggawa ng isang bagay habang wala ang taong karaniwang gumagawa nito, ang may-ari, o ang bantay.
EN: act of doing something in someone's absence
This is the classic telenovela plot. The husband is away on a business trip, and the 'other woman' shows up at the house. That's `pagsalisi`. It's also when you wait for your boss to go on lunch break before you start watching Netflix at your desk. It's all about timing and absence. Sneaky, sneaky.
From `pag-` (verbal noun prefix) + `salisi` (acting in absence).
ROOT MEANING: alternating, not simultaneous
Often has a negative or clandestine connotation, as in taking advantage of someone's absence. The term 'Salisi Gang' refers to thieves who operate this way in restaurants and public places.
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🇵🇭 Biktima sila ng pagsalisi ng mga magnanakaw habang sila'y nasa bakasyon.
🇺🇸 They were victims of thieves acting in their absence while they were on vacation.
🇵🇭 Ang pagsalisi sa pwesto ng hepe ay pinagplanuhan nang maigi.
🇺🇸 The act of taking over the chief's position (while he was vulnerable or away) was well-planned.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.